STATE BILLGA HB 557ENGROSSED

Northeastern Judicial Circuit; superior courts; provide for a sixth judge

State of Georgia

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a sixth judge of the superior courts of the Northeastern Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for an additional court reporter for such circuit; to authorize the governing authority of the counties comprising the Northeastern Judicial Circuit to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for such judges; to declare inherent authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Status
Engrossed
Passed its first chamber
Status date
Feb 2, 2026
283 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
GA HB 557 · EngrossedFeb 2

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Bill details

Last action
Senate Read and Referred · Feb 3, 2026
Pending committee
Judiciary

Sponsors

LHLee HawkinsRepresentative · Republican · HD-027Primary sponsor
BCBrent CoxRepresentative · Republican · HD-028Primary sponsor
DCDavid ClarkRepresentative · Republican · HD-100Primary sponsor
EDEmory DunahooRepresentative · Republican · HD-031Primary sponsor
DMDerrick McCollumRepresentative · Republican · HD-030Primary sponsor
SHSoo HongRepresentative · Republican · HD-103Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Feb 3, 2026Senate Read and ReferredSenate
Feb 2, 2026House Passed/Adopted By SubstituteHouse
Feb 2, 2026House Third ReadersHouse
Jan 28, 2026House Committee Favorably Reported By SubstituteHouse
Feb 24, 2025House Second ReadersHouse
Feb 21, 2025House First ReadersHouse
Feb 20, 2025House HopperHouse

Recorded vote

Passage: House Vote #467Feb 2, 2026 · House · 167 yea · 0 nayPassed

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